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Eaton · 10 hours ago

Research Engineering Specialist

Arden, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$109K/yr - $159K/yr

5+ years exp

Eaton is a leader in power management technologies, and they are seeking a Research Engineering Specialist to join their Medium Voltage Power Electronics team. The role focuses on leading research and development activities for advanced medium voltage converters and distribution devices, collaborating with various stakeholders to drive technology advancement.

Electric Vehicle

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Marion L. Iorfida

Responsibilities

Defines requirements and executes project aspects involving multiple stakeholders from technology investigation, system specification, test plan & execution, modeling & simulation, EMC, component selection, system packaging & thermal analysis, printed circuit board schematics & layout for programs involving multiple components and systems of high complexity. (External partners include universities, National Labs, government entities, manufacturing partners, etc.)

Understands program/project risks and influences key stakeholders to collaborate in making appropriate decisions

Leads and directs board and subassembly tests both at scaled down and full scale voltage, current and power

Leads in specification, functional design and technology reviews at appropriate intervals

Is actively engaged and collaborates with academic and advanced technology organizations to maintain awareness, advance the state of research and identify trends/industry developments (technology scouting) that may impact strategic business objectives

Develops articles for trade and technical publications and presents technical papers at industry conferences

Assists in developing IP strategy with business unit stakeholders and actively contributes to IP generation

Initiates and develops solid relationships with engineering teams and business leaders to drive strong business cases for new programs and acquiring needed resources and funding

Actively involved with customers to review current and anticipated needs and promotes Eaton capabilities

Provides mentoring, direction and consulting to the product line engineering team(s) in product design, technology or project environment

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMedium Voltage Power ElectronicsNew Product DevelopmentVariable Frequency DrivesMotor ControlsLaboratory ResearchTechnical LeadershipEffective Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university

5 years of industry experience in the area of new product development or applied research

3 years experience in Medium Voltage or Low Voltage power electronics, VFD's (variable frequency drives) and motor controls

Must be able to relocate to Asheville, NC

Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job portability, etc